屏 (píng) - Screen & to shield

屏Tone 2

píng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

屏 · píng

Screen;

to shield;

to reject;

to hold back;

breath;

also refers to a folding screen or barrier.

Screento shieldto reject

Usage highlights

ScreenFolding screenHold one's breathShield/blockBarrierScreen wall

Synonyms

  • 幕— curtain, screen
  • 障— barrier, obstruction

Antonyms

  • 露— expose, reveal
  • 显— display, show

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need a screen to block the wind (屏风).
  • He held his breath in suspense (屏息).
  • The computer screen is too bright (屏幕).
  • She tried to shield him from criticism (屏蔽).

Collocations

  • Screen(屏幕)
  • Folding screen(屏风)
  • Hold one's breath(屏息)
  • Shield/block(屏蔽)
  • Barrier(屏障)
  • Screen wall(屏墙)

Idioms

  • Holding one's breath and concentrating(屏气凝神)
  • Blocking out distractions(屏绝干扰)
  • Serving behind a screen(屏间雀跃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditional Chinese folding screens (屏风) were used as room dividers and decorative art pieces.
  • In computing, 屏幕 refers to electronic displays, continuing the concept of a viewing surface.
  • The character embodies both physical barrier functions and metaphorical concepts of protection.

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